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April 11, 2010
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Gathering
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Prelude
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Welcome and Announcements
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Hymn
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WB # 16
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God is here among us
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Call to Worship
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(James
1:27; Isaiah 58:6-8, 10)
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Leader
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Come and worship.
But remember the word of God-
Pure and genuine religion turns from the world's corrupt ways.
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People
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It frees those who are
wrongly imprisoned;
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Leader
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It lightens the burden of those who labor.
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People
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It lets the oppressed go free and removes the chains
that bind.
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Leader
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Come and worship.
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People
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Share your food with the
hungry.
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Leader
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Come and worship.
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People
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Give shelter to the homeless.
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Leader
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Come and worship.
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People
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Give clothes to those who
need them.
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Leader
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Come and worship God like this,
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People
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And your light will break forth like the dawn.
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Hymn
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WB # 142
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Brothers and sisters
of mine
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Birthday and Anniversary Offering
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Children's Story
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David Wiebe
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Tithes and Offerings
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Hearing the Word
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Scripture
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Matthew 22:36-40
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Hymn
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WB # 403
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The church of Christ,
in every age
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(younger children are dismissed to the
nursery)
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Sermon
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Some Thoughts on
Economic Justice in the Bible
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Responding to
the Word
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Hymn
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WB # 323
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Beyond a dying sun
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Sharing and Prayer
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Hymn
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WB # 389
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Take my life
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Benediction
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Assisted listening devices and large print hymnals are
available at the audiovisual desk.
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Worship Leaders:
Kevin & Kathy Haake
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Music Leader:
David Breckbill
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Greeters: Craig
& Brenda McLey
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Children's Story Next Sunday: Catie McLey
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Drivers Next Sunday:
Dallas & Barb Schlegel
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Nursery Today:
Glen & Tammy Riedel
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Nursery Next Sunday:
Tisha & Tonya Roth
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Snacks Next Sunday:
Potluck
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Calendar
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Tues. April 13, 9:00 pm
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Third Way Fellowship - UNL
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Wed. April 14, 7:15 pm
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Small Group 3 - church
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Thurs. April 15, 7:00 pm
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Leadership Board
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Sun. April 18, 12:00 pm
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Potluck Meal
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Sun. April 18, 12:30 pm
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Baby Shower -
Hohensee & Rocole
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Sat. April 24, 9:00 am
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Yardwork and Landscaping Day
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Birthdays
& Anniversaries
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Wednesday, April 14 - Lilly Riedel
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Friday, April 16 - Jonathan Harder
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Friday, April 16 - Lydia Troyer
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Friday, April 16 - Kevin & Lynnae Troyer Anniversary
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Record for
April 4
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Attendance 105
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Offering $1,717
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April Budget
$9,100
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April Offerings
$1,717
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YTD Budget $31,850
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YTD Offerings
$28,233
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Building Loan Report
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YTD Building Offering $2,220
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Building Repayment Fund $18,764
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YTD Principal Paid $3,096
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YTD Extra Principal Paid $2,214
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Current Loan Balance $118,270
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Total Payments Saved 4.5 Years
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Announcements
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DAVID ORR - David is at the Central Plains Mennonite
Conference Pastors Retreat.
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THANK YOU - We are thankful to Gordon Brubacher for
bringing us the message this morning.
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BIRTHDAY OFFERING TODAY - We will celebrate all the April
birthdays and anniversaries. Those
celebrating in April are invited to contribute to the birthday offering
during today's worship service which is used to support three students in
India.
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BABY SHOWER NEXT SUNDAY -
You are invited to a baby shower next Sunday, April 18, following the potluck
lunch. Join us in celebrating the
upcoming births of baby Hohensee (to Robbyn and Kent) and of baby Rocole (to
Holly and Tracy). Both couples are
registered at Target and Babys R Us.
Come for the fun and celebration!
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POTLUCK MEAL NEXT SUNDAY - All are invited to stay next
Sunday for our potluck lunch after the worship service. Please bring a main dish and a salad or
dessert to share.
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BECOME A VOLUNTEER MEDIATOR - Help bring about
reconciliation, healing, and restoration.
Lancaster County Juvenile Offender and Victim Mediation needs
volunteer mediators. The program
conducts face-to-face dialogues between juvenile offenders and their
victims. Volunteers will receive
Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution approved basic mediation training
(regularly an $850 course) free of charge.
Information and applications are available online at: www.hsfed.org/community-information.php. For more information check with David Orr
or call Juvenile Justice Coordinator, Sara Hoyle, 402-441-8495.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS - Saturday, April 24th will be
Yardwork and Landscaping Day at the church. Spring is the time to
divide your hostas and daylilies. If you have extras, please donate
them to the church. We can use
them!! The workday will start at 9:00. There are lots of things
to do so please come to help. Please bring gloves, shovels, trimmers,
etc. if you have them. Let Holly or Robbyn know if you have questions
and will be able to help. Thank you.
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"GOING GREEN" HOME EQUITY LOAN - Thinking of making
energy-efficient improvements to your home?
Mennonite Financial Federal Credit Union has a home equity loan that
can save you money if a portion of the loan is used for "green" improvements. Visit www.mennonitefinancial.com to
learn more.
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